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The Autumn Queen Protocol (The Riven Queen Duology Book 1) Kindle Edition

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TWIN STORIES OF TERROR FOR THE PANDEMIC ERA

After the outbreak of rampaging undead, two heroes with intertwined destinies take on both infected and uninfected! In Part One, humble middle-aged data scientist Mike Ballard and his cat Chloe are obligated to bring a haunted young girl to safety through highly infested lands. The danger is worse than they realize! In Part Two, elite soldier and transgender woman of color Cassandra Riven is compelled to take a mission into the heart of the infection and the web of lies around it. Cassandra and Mike each face twists of fate and the pressures of the modern world atop the mindless hordes bearing down on them. Do they have a chance? Can they save each other - and the world?

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"Successfully examines a familiar story in a new light, with some interesting and shocking twists along the way . . . A timely allegory with interesting interlocking points of view and biting social critique." Kirkus Reviews

"Mike's dynamic with Angie is sweet, and is reminiscent of The Last of Us . . . Gives readers a great deal of value to dig into . . . A solidly crafted journey through a post-COVID wasteland. ★★★★ "
— Jennifer Weatherly, IndieReader (IR Approved)

"A gripping and thought-provoking read that will captivate fans of dystopian thrillers, particularly those who enjoy exploring the intersection of survival and social commentary in the face of catastrophic collapse, making it a great fit for readers who crave an exciting and intellectually stimulating experience."
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KCJ62CN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (October 25, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1734847751
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Patrick Ashe is a writer, rock guitarist, and nonprofit manager. He has published four books and has eight more planned. Since his debut in 2020, readers have ordered a total of over 20,500 of his books. Two of his novels were IndieReader Approved and one was featured by Kirkus Reviews. North Carolina Bards have included his poetry in three annual anthologies, and he has medaled in several poetry contests.

A graduate of Appalachian State and Indiana University, Patrick published an honors thesis on political communication in 2004 and presented original regression research on child psychosocial health at the 2013 National Smart Start Conference. He also taught Analysis & Evaluation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for four years, garnering high rankings from students and positive feedback from alumni.

Patrick lives with his spouse and children in Western North Carolina.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
    Out of all three of his works, Patrick Ashe just keeps getting better. This book is the best piece of literature I've read in over a year. Patrick's writing style flows easily and he's created characters I deeply care about. I appreciate the inclusion of a trans woman of color as the heroine. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. There were moments of humor and moments that brought me to tears. Definitely a must read!!!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
    Very deftly written. Non-stop progression through the book. Great characters. A book I would recommend to friends and family. Very much woth the reading.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
    I really love the intersection of modern problems (like Covid 19 conspiracy reactions) with the classic zombie feeling. This book expands on new areas of the zombie experience in neat ways, and is a very satisfying fast paced read. The style moves you forward smoothly and ties in neatly. There may be a few points along the way where you question “does ___ point really work?” but by the end you’ve been reassured and the world feels complete. Great story, looking forward to the next one.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
    I picked this up for my October book and was happy with the choice. The story was entertaining complete with compelling characters, a well-paced plot and plenty of action. Overall, it's a fun read. I stayed up way too late reading and am going to bed now.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
    I really, really enjoyed this book. The characters are likable, the subject timely, and the story line engrossing. It’s smart and believable; although I usually roll my eyes at stories involving zombies, somehow the author incorporated them without them seeming ridiculous. And I laughed out loud on page 46. Plus, I can’t help but love how a cat is one of the heroes of the story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
    Good book. Well written, and able to get a good picture of the world in your head.
    Really relatable characters.

    I dug it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
    I really enjoyed reading this book. It well written and I was never quite sure what would happen next.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
    Excellent ZA book. Well written with interesting characters and a plot so much different than the usual wake up to zombies and have to survive plots out there.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Australia on February 27, 2025
    I recommend this book to amazon readers into post zombie books. It is well written and follows two charcters throughout the book

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